Incentivizing subordinates is a crucial task of anyone in a decision-making role. However, little is known about the mechanisms behind selection of different types of incentives. Our laboratory experiment characterizes the ways in which male and female decision-makers assign incentives, and how...

Three experimental studies demonstrate that 'sex-related cues' impact human decision making in ultimatum games. In the ultimatum game, two individuals divide a sum of money. The proposer offers a portion of the money to the other player, the responder. If the responder accepts the offer, the...